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Audi - The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
Official notice
3 Jun 2019
Last checked
3 Jun 2019
An official DVSA notice concerns Audi - The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty. The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty Published 2019-06-03.
What to do now
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
Units affected
135
Recall number
R-2019-175
Official notice
2019-06-03
The hazard
The hazard
The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Audi. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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